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Hosting the Fleadh in Belfast provides a valuable opportunity for local businesses to engage with a large and diverse audience. With over 800,000 people expected, hospitality, retail and service sectors can expect increased demand before, during and after the event.
Preparing for higher customer volumes is essential. Considering staffing, stock levels and payment systems will all help ensure a smoother experience for your businesses and the customer.
To maximise the opportunity, businesses may wish to consider extending opening hours where appropriate, as well as adapting their offer to reflect the event. This could include themed menus, window displays, or highlighting locally produced goods.
Whether you’re interested in a temporary pop-up or keen to maximise capacity from existing premises, there are trading opportunities to be explored ahead of the Fleadh. Our licensing team can offer advice about specific proposals. You can contact them by emailing [email protected]. This includes queries on entertainment licensing
All businesses should make sure they have the appropriate permissions in place ahead of the event and adhere to guidance on licensing, hygiene and waste management.
We have opportunities for traders to apply for a temporary street trading licence during the Fleadh.
A Fleadh Food Village in the grounds of Saint Anne’s Cathedral will offer food and drink traders space to showcase their flavours to thousands of event attendees. Managed by the appointed operator, recruitment will open shortly. We will share more details and criteria on this page.
St George’s Market will be opening for the full week of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with extended opening hours from:
There will be additional space for traders in neighbouring Verner Street from 10pm to 10pm, Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 August.
We will offer stalls at St George’s Market to existing traders and hold an open call to fill any remaining spaces. We will share more information on this page.
We'll promote these opportunities on our social media channels.
We issue licences for pavement cafés in Belfast. A pavement café licence authorises a business supplying food or drink (in or from premises) to place furniture on a public area for use by customers. Read more about pavement café licences.
We welcome expressions of interest from potential sponsors and partners who would like to be part of this landmark event. With hundreds of events, dozens of venues and multiple touchpoints, there are many ways for brands and organisations to be seen and support Fleadh Belfast.
If you are interested in partnership or sponsorship opportunities for Fleadh Belfast, email [email protected].
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